In this video I’m walking you through how I order on Taobao using a proxy website called CNFans—basically my little “shop with me” + tutorial all in one. I show the overall flow of buying items, getting them sent to your warehouse, and then choosing shipping, because that’s usually the part that feels the most confusing (and the most intimidating) when you’re trying Taobao for the first time. I also share my best tips to make the process smoother—like keeping track of what you’re adding to your cart, planning your haul so shipping feels more worth it, and using my CNFans spreadsheet to stay organized. If you want to try it, I link the CNFans sign-up (and you can use my code LEIA15 for 15% off shipping). My goal with this one is to make Taobao feel way less scary and way more cozy—like you’re just online window-shopping with me, but with a clear step-by-step plan.